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/ˈəʊ.pən.li/

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adverb

B1formalcommon/ˈəʊ.pən.li/

An adverb meaning "without concealment, secrecy, or evasion." It describes actions or expressions done in a frank, honest, and public manner.

ruНаречие, означающее «без утайки, секретности или уклонения». Описывает действия или высказывания, совершаемые откровенно, честно и публично.esAdverbio que significa sin ocultar nada, sin secretos ni evasivas. Describe acciones o declaraciones realizadas de manera franca, honesta y en público.frAdverbe signifiant « sans dissimulation, secret ou détour ». Décrit des actions ou des paroles faites franchement, honnêtement et publiquement.deAdverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas ohne Verheimlichung, ohne Geheimhaltung oder ohne Ausweichen geschieht. Es beschreibt Handlungen oder Äußerungen, die offen, ehrlich und öffentlich erfolgen.ptAdvérbio que significa «sem esconder nada, sem segredo ou evasão». Descreve ações ou declarações feitas de forma franca, honesta e pública.zh副词,表示不隐瞒、不保密或不回避;描述以坦诚、直率、公开的方式进行的言行。arحالٌ بمعنى المجاهرة والإعلان، أي فعلُ الشيء أو قولُه علانيةً وبغير كتمان ولا سرّية ولا مواربة، بصراحة وصدق أمام الناس.

  1. Without concealment B1 formal

    In a way that is not hidden or secret; publicly.

    • She spoke openly about her struggles with anxiety.
    • The company openly admitted its mistake.
    • They openly protested against the new law.

    ruОткрытоesabiertamentefrouvertementdeOffenptAbertamentezh公开地arعلانيةً

    Synonyms: candidlyfranklyovertlyplainlypubliclyvisibly

    Antonyms: covertlyfurtivelyprivatelysecretlystealthilysurreptitiously

  2. Honestly and directly B1 formal

    In a frank, sincere, and straightforward manner.

    • He openly expressed his opinion during the meeting.
    • The two leaders discussed the issue openly.
    • She openly shared her feelings with her friend.

    ruОткровенноesAbiertamente y con franquezafrouvertement, franchementdeOffen und ehrlichptAbertamentezh坦率地arبصراحة

    Synonyms: bluntlycandidlyfranklyhonestlyplainlysincerelystraightforwardlytruthfully

    Antonyms: covertlydeceitfullydishonestlyevasivelyfurtivelyinsincerelysecretlysurreptitiously

  • more openly comparative form
  • most openly superlative form